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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.38, 968.10 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.38, 968.10 and 279.92 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.38 : 968.10 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.38/968.10 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.38x = 968.10 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.38x = 270,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,990.55/645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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